The Monastery of Batalha is a beautiful and imposing Dominican convent in the municipality of Batalha, in the district of Leiria, in the Centro Region of Portugal. Originally, and officially, …
From the 17 m high keep you have a wonderful view over the city, the surrounding area and the adjacent stadium. Opening hours in summer 10am - 6pm, in winter …
The monument was created in 1966-1968 by the artist Leopoldo de Almeida. Nuno Alves Pereira was a soldier and strategist in the Middle Ages. He practiced as a simple brother …
If you are walking in Leiria, you should not miss the Torre Sineira, built in 1772. This baroque bell tower stands far from the city's cathedral, which is unusual. It …
After the city was designated as the seat of a bishop by Pope Paul III in 1545, the military architect Afonso Álvares, who is probably also responsible for the cathedral …